21 DAYS DISCOVERING VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA 

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh - Arrival [Guide]

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel [Guide/B]

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta [Guide/B]

Day 4 Ho Chi Minh - Flight To Siem Reap [Guide/B]

Day 5 Siem Reap - Angkor Wat [Guide/B]

Day 6 Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake [Guide/B]

Day 7 Siem Reap - Phnom Penh By Private [Guide/B]

Day 8 Phnom Penh- City Tour [Guide/B]

Day 9 Phnom Penh - Flight To Hanoi [Guide/B]

Day 10 Hanoi - Ninh Binh [Guide/B]

Day 11 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay [B/L/D] Shuttle Bus

Day 12 Ha Long Bay - Hanoi [B/Br] Shuttle Bus 

Day 13 Hanoi - Flight To Da Nang [Guide/B]

Day 14 Da Nang - Hue - Da Nang [Guide/B]

Day 15 Da Nang - Golden Bridge [Guide/B]

Day 16 Cam Thanh - Hoi An Ancient Town [Guid/Be]

Day 17 Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary - Tui Resort [Guide/B]

Day 18 Hoi An - Beach Vacation [B]

Day 19 Hoi An - Beach Vacation [B]

Day 20 Hoi An/ D A Nang - Flight To Ho Chi Minh [Guide/B]

Day 21 Ho Chi Minh - Departure [Guide/B]

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 HO CHI MINH - ARRIVAL [GUIDE]

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh, our guide will pick you up to hotel for check in and take a rest. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 2 HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNEL [GUIDE/B]

Depart in the early morning for a 2hr drive northwest to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The ingenious tunnel complex was initially started in 1948 to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. The tunnels also served as communication routes, storage facilities for food and weapon caches and contained hospitals and living quarters for guerrilla fighters throughout the American War.

Lunch by your account

Then back to Saigon

Overnight in Saigon. 

DAY 3 HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA [GUIDE/B]

Then our guide will pick you up to visit My Tho. Cruising on the Mekong river for a sight-seeing of the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix and Rạch Miễu bridge.Heading toThới Sơn (Uniorn island, the biggest island in this area which is about 1.200 square hectare and about 11 km long) to see bee hives and enjoy honey tea at local people’s house. Taking horse-carriage (or electric cart) along the village road. Resting at a farm-house to enjoy some fresh tropical fruits and listen to some traditional music performed by local people. Rowing small boat (sampan) along a beautiful natural canal and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the countryside. Continuing to An Hóa Island, Bến Tre province to visit a coconut candy workshop.

If the time permits you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda

Then back to hotel and take a rest

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh 

DAY 4 HO CHI MINH - FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, free and easy, then you will take a flight to Siem Reap. 

Arrival in Siem Reap, our guide will pick you up to hotel for check in and take a rest.

Overnight in Siem Reap. 

DAY 5 SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT [GUIDE/B]

After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to discover Angkor Thom and Temples. Firstly, you will visit the wonderful Angkor Thom (the Great City) including the Southern Gate, famous Bayon temple (12th century in the centre of city remains one the most enigmatic temples of the Angkor group composed of 54 gothic towers decorated with 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Baphuon temple is lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru. Terrace of Elephants used   as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall ; Terrace of the Leper King  a platform 7m high, with statue and temple walls covered in emerald-green moss intertwined with roots which many deem the most charming of all, Ta Prohm. 

Lunch on your own                                             

Afternoon, it is time to visit the wonderful Angkor Wat Temples – one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world, as a temple and mausoleum forKing Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of 12th. Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples, with a central tower surrounded by four smaller towers. The central monument represents the mythical Mount Meru, the holy mountain at the centre of the universe, which was home to the Hindu God Vishnu. The whole complex covers 81 hectares, a rectangular wall measuring 1025 meters by 800 meters borders the inner edge of the moat, and temple's greatest sculptural treasure is its 2 km-long bas-reliefs around the walls. In the late afternoon, visit to the Phnom Bakheng temple, is the first temple in Angkor region build by the Yacovarman I King in the first of 9th century, located on a slope gently hill where thousands tourist are grouping on the hilltop to catch a memorable time of life when viewing the marvellous sunset, the distant Angkor Wat in the jungle. 

Dinner on your own account 

DAY 6 SIEM REAP - TONLE SAP LAKE [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, and then visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located south of 10 kilometers Siem Reap. We take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. We spend the rest of time visiting the "Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Spend the rest of time to visit one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale! Then continue to Wat Bo, a large, highly respected pagoda, founded in the 18th Century. Like the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, the vihear of Wat Bo contains unique wall paintings of the Reamker that are said to be late 19th Century. Here we will have a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for propensity, happiness and safely etc, during your holiday in Cambodia.

DAY 7 SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH BY PRIVATE [GUIDE/B]

After breakfast, you will be begin the scenic journey to Phnom Penh, which takes around 6 hours. On the way visit archeological “Naga Bridge” at Kompong Kdei , Spider village . We arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon. Check into the hotel and free to relax afterwards 

( Phnom Penh is known as the "Pearl in Asia", it was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina in the 1920s with old colonial buildings. There are a number of surviving French colonial buildings scattered along the grand boulevards. Currently known as the political and commercial city of Cambodia.)

DAY 8 PHNOM PENH- CITY TOUR [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Royal Palace is a royal residence now where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. it is like a small town of royal dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds , National Museum. Finally visit Wat Phnom Temple is one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. Built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh.

Afternoon, Visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. More than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed. Then drive to visit the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek (15 km south of Phnom Penh). Between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners) were detained and tortured at the S-21 prison and transported to extermination camp of Choeng Ek. Visit Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market), the Market has gained reputation for cheap clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewelry, and classic music instrument. Enjoy Sunset Cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers in Phnom Penh, it bursts into 4 branches. 

DAY 9 PHNOM PENH - FLIGHT TO HANOI [GUIDE/B]

Today is on your own leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination. 

Arrival in Hanoi, check in at hotel and take a rest

Overnight in Hanoi 

DAY 10 HANOI - NINH BINH [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up from hotel to Ninh Binh in around 2.5 hours.

Arrival in Ninh Binh, you will visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital dating back to the 10th century, packed with temple & fortress ruins. 

Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

Lunch on your own 

In the afternoon, you will visit Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you can spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba for an unforgettable experience. 

We continue to visit Bich Dong Pagoda - Nestled into a mountainside, this ancient tiered pagoda is near 3 natural caves & reachable by boat.

Then back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 11 HANOI - HA LONG BAY [B/L/D] SHUTTLE BUS

In the morning you will depart Hanoi at 08:30 for a three and a half hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay City. On the way, you will stop for refreshments, and upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a tender transfer to your junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. As you cruise the magical bay, you will notice thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit a fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you'll enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset, and later you can unwind at a restaurant with a lavish dinner. To end the day, you can enjoy some evening activities such as movie night, board games, or a beauty treatment, before an overnight stay on the junk.

***Special Note: Cruise Itineraries may be subject to change due to weather condition without prior notice.

DAY 12 HA LONG BAY - HANOI [B/BR] SHUTTLE BUS 

Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.

Disembark on cruise, then back to Hanoi.

Free and easy in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 13 HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG [GUIDE/B]

Free and easy, then our guide will pick you  up to Hue. 

Arrival in Da Nang, check in at hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Da Nang

DAY 14 DA NANG - HUE - DA NANG [GUIDE/B]

Morning 8:00 am - 08:20 am: Car and tour guide pick you up at the hotel in the center of Hue city to Toa Kham boat station. Cruise on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, an ancient temple built in the early 17th century.

After that, the car picks you up and continues to visit the Citadel (Royal Palace of 13 kings of Nguyen Dynasty, last feudal dynasties of Vietnam: Ngo Mon, Forbidden City, The Mieu, Hien Lam Cac, Cuu Dinh).

Lunch by your own account 

Afternoon: Continue to visit the unique architecture from the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty: Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb (Two mausoleums have beautiful and unique architecture with Eastern and Western styles). 

Transfer back to Da Nang.

Take a rest 

DAY 15 DA NANG - GOLDEN BRIDGE [GUIDE/B]

AM: Pick up at your hotel in Da Nang city / Hoi An and transfer to Ba Na Hills to enjoy the beautiful view of from the cable car up to the summit. Upon arrival have sightseeing and take photos at the world famous Golden Bridge, continue to flower garden Le Jardin D’amour where has many kinds of beautiful flowers and Debay Wine Cellar where are storing different wines. Take another cable car route to reach French Village at the height of 1138 meters for experience architecture here. 

Have lunch by your own account. 

PM: You will spend more time playing games at Fantasy Amusement Park (almost normal games and 4D Movie already included in the tour package but only some games which have reward, you will pay fee by yourself).

Transfer to Hoi An.

Check in at hotel and take a rest

DAY 16 CAM THANH - HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN [GUID/B]

Free and easy in the morning

Lunch on your own 

In the afternoon, you will discover Cam Thanh Village with coconut forest and basket boat dancing – a must-see in the Hoi An with skilled boatmen 

Then you will discover Hoi An Ancient Town – a well-maintained trading port from 15^th – 19^th century with a mixture of Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, French architecture. 

Back to hotel and overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 17 HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY - TUI RESORT [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to discover My Son Sanctuary – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbol for a brilliant period of Champa kingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage

Arrive in My Son Temple, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land.

There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them.

After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Ruins by special electric car. Leave My Son Holy land behind.

Check in at hotel and take a rest

DAY 18 HOI AN - BEACH VACATION [B]

Free and easy 

DAY 19 HOI AN - BEACH VACATION [B]

Free and easy 

DAY 20 HOI AN/ D A NANG - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH [GUIDE/B]

Free and easy, then our guide will pick you up to airport for flight to Saigon.

Arrival in Saigon, check in at hotel and take a rest

Overnight in Saigon

DAY 21 HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to airport for flight home.

Trip ends!

We look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure with Vinasoul Travel!

SERVICE INCLUDES

+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services; 

+ All private transfer and transportation

+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast 

+ Tissues and water on coach; Services charges and government tax; Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service; No extra charge after services confirmation; 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;

+ All Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

+ Halong Bay cruise program as specific

+ Domestic from Hanoi – Da Nang, Da Nang – Saigon, Economy Class 

+ Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers

+ Private boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

SERVICES EXCLUDES

+ International flight tickets

+ Visa on arrival in Cambodia (usd30 / pax) 

+ Evisa fee from/ to Vietnam 

+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary

+ Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc. Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New year’s Eve

+ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).

Suggestions for tipping and gratuities: 

+ Group under 6 pax: 20 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 3 - 5 USD per pax per day 

+ Group under 6 pax: 10 USD per Group per day. 

+ Group from 6 pax up: 2 USD per pax per day